When Universal Credit is coming to Hull and who can claim it

A new benefits system is being rolled out across Hull and East Yorkshire with Universal Credit set to come into force across the UK by the end of the year. The new benefit is being phased in gradually and at the moment, people can only claim Universal Credit if they are living in a full digital service area. Currently, no job centre in Hull and East Yorkshire has access to that service – but that is about to change. When will people be able to get Universal Credit? The modifications are being implemented in monthly stages with Hessle, Beverley, Goole and Bridlington all set to undergo the switch to digital in July 2018. However, if you’re a jobseeker in Hull, you will have to wait until December 2018 with Britannia House one of the last to receive the update. What is Universal Credit? This is a new benefit designed to help people with their living costs. It is paid monthly and will replace a number of benefits which are being taken out of the equation in a bid to streamline the system. It can currently be claimed by any jobseeker who has less than three children. Anyone who is responsible for three or more children cannot make a new claim for Universal Credit until February 1, 2019. poll loading Do you support the introduction of Universal Credit? 0+ VOTES SO FAR Yes No The government expects the national roll-out of the full digital service to be completed by December 2018…. [Read full story]